Tax time is a reminder of the unequal treatment of same-sex couples by the federal government, which grants to our straight, married counterparts many benefits, including the right to file a joint return, as this article from 365Gay.com notes. Couples who live in states where their unions are legally valid have the option of filing jointly there, but still must complete two single-payer federal returns.Not fair.
But there are steps gay couples can take to save a little bit on taxes when April 15 rolls around, as this article in MetroWeekly.com (a few years old but still valid) points out.
The t-shirt above (for pets and people) reads "Love should not be taxing. No to more taxes. No to fewer rights. Support same-sex marriage" and is available here.
